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What Does Swollen And Bluish Bruise On Wrist Indicate?

Last evening I slipped and landed on my wrist/hand. Today my hand is a bit swollen and turning bluish color. The side of my arm next to the wrist bone is bruised and hurts to the touch with a great amount of pain. I am able to turn my wrist so I can assume it not broken. Ive been icing it every hour for 20 mins. How can I be sure the there isnt anything broken above the wrist? I really dont want to go to the ER.Thanks.
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Hi , with this kind of injury where you have bruise and swelling and it is tender to touch , I would recommend one x ray to be sure of a bony injury. Use pain killers and crepe bandage in the meantime.
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What Does Swollen And Bluish Bruise On Wrist Indicate?

Hi , with this kind of injury where you have bruise and swelling and it is tender to touch , I would recommend one x ray to be sure of a bony injury. Use pain killers and crepe bandage in the meantime.